I'll Take Romance

With a change of season happening out of doors, so too has a change come here to Pink Purl.  I used much of the weekend to make some style changes here and freshen things up--rather like a good spring clean!  Everything is the same, just prettier.  And in the coming months a couple of new photo galleries will be added to the left column.  So there's lots more still to come!

During the last week, week and a half, I created this new collection of bags (above), which I'm calling "I'll Take Romance!"  The first group is handbags.  From left to right, we have "Anne", "Dorothea", and "Margaret".  All of these are for sale, and the For Sale gallery has more specific details about each one.  I had a grand time playing with all the fabrics and trims making these.

In this second grouping, these are two wrist bags.  Here, from top to bottom, we have "Elizabeth" and "Jane".  These are also for sale.  These wrist bags are great for those times when a handbag/purse feels like too much, but carrying around an old wallet feels too shabby...everything you need in one small bag.

The names for all these bags were inspired by heroines in literature.  QUIZ: Can anyone give the last names of these characters, and titles of the novels & their authors?

A lot happening in general this week...A lot of crafting especially, and I've been crating a bit this weekend too, more in progress.  And while I've been sewing & such, DH has been creating his music.  We are also planning a trip across the pond for next month--so excited to soon be seeing family & friends there!

Rain today.  I'll not complain of it, as we do need rain, for it's been so dry lately.  But before the rains came, we started some seeds for the kitchen garden--beets, bok choy, carrots, fennel, savoy cabbage, spinach, zucchini...Other seeds can soon be sown directly in the ground.  And so much continues to bloom!  Here's Charlie, yesterday, admiring a new tulip.  He likes to stop and check out all the beauty too--LOL!

Hope you all are having a beautiful weekend... And that maybe there's a little romance in some shape or form thrown in... Mother's Day is just around the corner, as well as other spring/summer happenings (parties, proms, weddings, etc.), so take a look in my For Sale gallery for some gift ideas (or maybe  find a treat for yourself).  PayPal is accepted.

Happy Earth Day! :o)

Comments

[Loyce Cofer]

You've definitely been busy with your crafting and I would imagine they will be very popular. Beautiful crafts and all your creations, you're great! I could only name one of the ladies and that would be Jane Eyre, or at least I hope that's correct. I'm not well read I'm afraid.
The changes you've made on the blog are gorgeous as usual. Very Romantic indeed.
Best wishes on the beautiful veggie garden, it will grow with lots of TLC.
I'm still enjoying my placemats, thank you for creating them just for me.
Love, L

[Mette Biering]

Love the changes you made! The blog now looks even more professional and so delicate. Also love the new bags and I think it's great that you named them after characters from litterature. My guess is that Elisabeth is Elisabeth Bennet from Bride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) - she is one of my favorites. And Anne might be from Anne of Green Gables, but then again, there are many "Annes" in litterature, I believe;-). I hope you will reveal the correct characters, because I am curious of "Margaret" and "Dorothea". Good luck with the kitchen garden! I hope to taste some of the results the coming summer:-)

[victoria]

Great bags! Love the apron too! Your blog is beautiful!
When I looked at you "About" page I noticed the book you were holding up is one of my favorites! I haven't been able to push my way through the sequel though...have you?

[Eirwen]

Hi Tracy,
I read a couple of your earlier entries, you know you have been linked from my blog since I started mine, so any one who links into mine can link into yours from mine.I don't look at blogs every week just every so often, I know I owe you a letter, I promise soon, honest.
I just write a blog because I like doing it, if any one leaves a comment it's a bonus, but I know that a lot read it without leaving a comment, they just like reading it and I'm sure it's the same for you.Take care, I always enjoy your blog.
lots of love
Eirwen
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[Carol]

The new bags are all fabulous! They are perfect for spring and summer. Make's one want to have a cute outfit to go with them! You better not stop your blog, for I love what you write and seeing all that you create. It does my heart sooooo good.

[Felicia]

Wow, your bags are terrific! So cheery and springtime. Can't wait to see what comes up out that dirt.

[little jenny wren]

Pretty bags, I think I like Dorothea the best.

[Tiffany]

I love the picture of your kitty! You sure have been busy sewing, its all great stuff.